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AY51 BXU

2001 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,167 mi
Last recorded30,167 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR60018,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 30,167 miles

Front Very little reserve travel on front brake lever

Head bearings slightly notchy when wheel raised and turned side to side

Pass 25 Mar 2025 28,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 25,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 25,136 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 25,103 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 23,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,075 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff slightly notchy and a little stiff, recommend adjustment before it gets worse. (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014
Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2012 21,095 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,192 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,556 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,556 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
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AY51 BXU is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 18,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 BXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 BXU registered?

AY51 BXU is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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